Taha Bouhafs accused of sexual violence. La France insoumise announced on Wednesday May 11 that an internal investigation had been opened for acts of sexual violence against the former legislative candidate, who threw in the towel during the week. The movement explains having “summer seized on Saturday May 7 of a testimony recounting alleged acts of sexual violence” and have initiated a procedure “immediately”.
The person concerned was confronted with these charges on 9 May. “He was told that because of the seriousness of the alleged facts, as a precautionary principle, and in accordance with the texts defining the principles of the movement, rebellious France could be led not to invest it”, specifies the movement. The journalist then “chosen to give up the nomination for the legislative elections on his own”.
Reached by Mediapart, Taha Bouhafs explains that this report makes “part of the slanders evoked” in the release notice. “I consider that anyone charged should retire from public life pending verification of this word. Which I have decided to do. I am not aware of any other alerts “, he assures.
This case is the latest episode in a complicated candidacy. Since the announcement of his candidacy, the young man of 25 years had suffered a volley of criticism, from right and left. The Communist Party, which coveted its constituency, the 14th of the Rhône, had regretted that the new left-wing alliance presented “someone who has been convicted of racial slur”. In this case, he had called“service Arabic” a police unionist.
On Twitter, the former NPA presidential candidate, Philippe Poutou, who had so far supported Taha Bouhafs, posted a message of support for the alleged victims.
We learn of the accusations of sexual violence brought against Taha Bouhafs. As in all cases of aggression, for us, there is no question of compromising: we believe the victims who dare to make these facts public. We assure them of our unconditional support.
— Philippe Poutou (@PhilippePoutou) May 11, 2022